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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Anchorage, AK

12 of the 45 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Anchorage are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Anchorage Animal Care and Control

    4711 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507-1558

    Mon-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

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  2. Alaska Humane Society Adopt-a-Cat Shelter

    1200 E 76th Ave #1224, Anchorage, AK 99518

    Monday – Friday: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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  3. Alaska Humane Society

    5211 Mockingbird Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507-1686

    Mon-Fri 7pm-9pm

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  4. Alaska PAWS Veterinary Clinic (formerly Alaska SPCA Veterinary Clinic)

    3710 Woodland Dr, Anchorage, AK 99517

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  5. Alaska Animal Rescue Friends

    521 W 41st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503-6631

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  6. Mojo's Hope

    2440 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

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  7. Rescue Wagon

    2611 Pago Pago Ave, Anchorage, AK 99507-1823

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  8. Alaska SPCA Adoption Center

    8301 Petersburg St, Anchorage, AK 99507

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  9. Coshok's Canine Castle

    11801 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515-3502

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  10. The Dog Park

    19926 Tenada Ave, Anchorage, AK 99567

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  11. Crazy Cat Rescue

    1153 E 72nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518

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  12. Friends of Pets

    4711 Elmore Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507-1558

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.